ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Three Towns secure historic title in China PR; Top three win in Australia

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Three Towns secure historic title in China PR; Top three win in Australia

Hong Kong: Wuhan Three Towns were crowned the new champions of the Chinese Super League at the end of their first season in China PR’s top division as they edged out strong competition from Shandong Taishan, whose title defence fell just short. 

Frontrunners Melbourne City, Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners all recorded wins in Australia, but it is defending Premiers City who continue to lead the pack with two matches in hand. 
 
In Hong Kong, Eastern Long Lions entered the final of the Senior Shield where they are slated to face Kitchee SC, so join the-AFC.com as we review this week’s action from across ASEAN and East Asia.

11 players to watch in 2023

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

11 players to watch in 2023

Kuala Lumpur: A new year means a lot of exciting football to look forward to for Asian football aficionados, and with it comes the promise of new names to emerge as the next generation of stars capturing the imagination of fans across the continent.

As we welcome 2023, the-AFC.com profiles 11 Asian players who are set for a big year as they look to stamp their mark on the game and continue their progress into key players for their respective clubs and national teams.

Year in Review: Images

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Year in Review: Images

Kuala Lumpur: 2022 was a fabulous year as football made a return at all levels cross the continent.

Titles were won, history was made and former world champions were beaten as Asian teams produced outstanding moments.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we bid farewell to 2022 with a selection of the finest images that captured a magnificent year of Asian football. 

Iwata joins Japanese contingent at Celtic

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Iwata joins Japanese contingent at Celtic

Glasgow: Tomoki Iwata is in line to add to the number of Japanese players already at Celtic after signing for the Scottish champions, subject to international clearance.

The 25-year-old midfielder, the J League player of the year, will arrive at Parkhead from Yokohama F Marinos, initially on loan before making the move permanent after the end of the current season.

Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced.

The 37-year-old penned a contract which will take him to June 2025.

Sanchez steps down as Qatar head coach

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Sanchez steps down as Qatar head coach

Doha: Felix Sanchez will not be renewing his contract as head coach of the national football team, Qatar Football Association (QFA) said on Friday.

QFA said both parties decided it was a good moment to begin a new chapter when Sanchez's contract expires on Saturday. 
 
The decision comes after Qatar's maiden FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the group stage with the hosts suffering three defeats in Group A.